Quick Facts You Didn’t Know About Kanye West As He Turns 40

Kanye Omari West who turned 40 on 8th June (He was born in 1977) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, fashion designer, and entrepreneur.

Stargist.com presents you some fun facts you probably didn’t know about this American rapper who turned 40 yesterday.

Kanye West’s late mother Donda, a professor of English retired from teaching to become her son’s manager for the early part of his career. She was the person who got Kanye his big break.

West was the most nominated artist at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards with 10 nods, and he took home three trophies – Best Rap Album, Best Rap Song for Jesus Walks and Best R&B Song for producing Alicia Keys’ You Don’t Know My Name. West has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time.

Kanye launched an online travel company called ‘Kanye Travel Ventures’ (KTV) through his official website in 2008.

West has been an outspoken and controversial celebrity throughout his career. From posing as Jesus for the cover of Rolling Stone to accusing former President George Bush of not “caring about black people”